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patriotism

How to Love the U.S.A.

Steven B. Smith

July 3, 2026

two sides of the American flag being stitched together

The Two Kinds of American Patriotism

June 8, 2026

A collage of photographs of the American flag and students with hands on hearts, with a colorful flag cutout on the right.

The Left Needs to Rediscover Its Patriotism

June 3, 2026

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The Atlantic’s Jamie Thompson and Jeffrey Goldberg on Five Years Since Jan. 6: ‘Is This What Patriotism Looks Like?’

January 6, 2026

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I Don’t Want to Stop Believing in America’s Decency

November 2025 Issue

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Reclaiming Real American Patriotism

July 4, 2023

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How to Build a Life

The Happy Patriot, the Unhappy Nationalist

Arthur C. Brooks

July 1, 2021

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90 Seconds Together

Martin E. Dempsey

May 30, 2021

The Problem With Mandatory Patriotism in Sports

February 14, 2021

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The Founding Generation Showed Their Patriotism With Their Money

February 7, 2020

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